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Prioritisation and Analysis of Faults in Shirt Production by the A3 Technique

By: Mehmet Küçük  
Open Access
|Jun 2022

Figures & Tables

Fig. 1

Faults of line-1
→ Data obtained from Line-1
-Daily average checked quantity: 504
-Number of working days: 22
-Total number of controls during the working time: 11.088
-Total number of faults encountered: 640
-Fault type and frequency

oStain à 224
oCollar Tip Form à 151
oCuff Form à 122
oButton hole à113
oOther à 30
Faults of line-1 → Data obtained from Line-1 -Daily average checked quantity: 504 -Number of working days: 22 -Total number of controls during the working time: 11.088 -Total number of faults encountered: 640 -Fault type and frequency oStain à 224 oCollar Tip Form à 151 oCuff Form à 122 oButton hole à113 oOther à 30

Fig. 2

Faults of line-2
→ Data obtained from Line-2
-Daily average checked quantity: 1000
-Number of working days: 22
-Total number of controls during the working time: 22.000
-Total number of faults encountered: 1536
-Fault type and frequency

oStain à 547
oCollar Tip Form à 430
oButton à 354
oCuff Form à 185
oOther à20
Faults of line-2 → Data obtained from Line-2 -Daily average checked quantity: 1000 -Number of working days: 22 -Total number of controls during the working time: 22.000 -Total number of faults encountered: 1536 -Fault type and frequency oStain à 547 oCollar Tip Form à 430 oButton à 354 oCuff Form à 185 oOther à20

Fig. 3

Faults of line-3
→ Data obtained from Line-3
-Daily average checked quantity: 1200
-Number of working days: 22
-Total number of controls during the working time: 26.400
-Total number of faults encountered: 2115
-Fault type and frequency

oCollar Tip Form à 570
oStitch fault à 468
oButton à 348
oCuff Form à 274
oPosition à 204
oOther à 251
Faults of line-3 → Data obtained from Line-3 -Daily average checked quantity: 1200 -Number of working days: 22 -Total number of controls during the working time: 26.400 -Total number of faults encountered: 2115 -Fault type and frequency oCollar Tip Form à 570 oStitch fault à 468 oButton à 348 oCuff Form à 274 oPosition à 204 oOther à 251

Fig. 4

Faults of line-4
→ Data obtained from Line-4
-Daily average checked quantity: 950
-Number of working days: 22
-Total number of controls during the working time: 20.900
-Total number of faults encountered: 1210
-Fault type and frequency

oStain à 374
oCollar Tip Form à 371
oCuff Form à 258
oInterlining Resin à 177
oOther à 30
Faults of line-4 → Data obtained from Line-4 -Daily average checked quantity: 950 -Number of working days: 22 -Total number of controls during the working time: 20.900 -Total number of faults encountered: 1210 -Fault type and frequency oStain à 374 oCollar Tip Form à 371 oCuff Form à 258 oInterlining Resin à 177 oOther à 30

Fig. 5

Faults of line-5
→ Data obtained from Line-5
-Daily average checked quantity: 1000
-Number of working days: 22
-Total number of controls during the working time: 22.000
-Total number of faults encountered: 1974
-Fault type and frequency

oCollar Tip Form à 681
oStain à 678
oCuff Form à 289
oButton à138
oFiber Flies à 101
oOther à 87
Faults of line-5 → Data obtained from Line-5 -Daily average checked quantity: 1000 -Number of working days: 22 -Total number of controls during the working time: 22.000 -Total number of faults encountered: 1974 -Fault type and frequency oCollar Tip Form à 681 oStain à 678 oCuff Form à 289 oButton à138 oFiber Flies à 101 oOther à 87

Fig. 6

Faults of line-6
→ Data obtained from Line-6
-Daily average checked quantity: 1150
-Number of working days: 22
-Total number of controls during the working time: 25.300
-Total number of faults encountered: 1210
-Fault type and frequency

oStain à 355
oCollar Tip Form à 247
oColour Difference à 231
oNeedle à 188
oOther à 189
Faults of line-6 → Data obtained from Line-6 -Daily average checked quantity: 1150 -Number of working days: 22 -Total number of controls during the working time: 25.300 -Total number of faults encountered: 1210 -Fault type and frequency oStain à 355 oCollar Tip Form à 247 oColour Difference à 231 oNeedle à 188 oOther à 189

Fig. 7

Pareto diagram of the faults
Pareto diagram of the faults

Fig. 8

Samples of 2nd quality collars
Samples of 2nd quality collars

Fig. 9

Collars manufactured with the apparatus
Collars manufactured with the apparatus

Fig. 10

Root cause analysis
Root cause analysis

Fig. 11

Cutting apparatus
Cutting apparatus

Fig. 12

Everting apparatus
Everting apparatus

Fig. 13

Collar automat [9]
Collar automat [9]

Records obtained by processes with the apparatus

Collar Forming Records
With the Apparatus
Taking a piece - putting under the needleSewingCutting (the seam allowance)Turn inside out - Forming the edges (with the apparatus) (2 Edges)Putting the piece away - taking another one
SecRSecRSecRSecRSecR
Sample-13,695111008,110518,41001,2100
Sample-23,210011,21107,5105181001100
Sample-33,510010,8105910017,51001,595
Sample-43,69510,91057,310017,7951100
Sample-53,49511,51008,79018,21001,595
Sample-63,410011100990181001,495
Sample-72,611510,7100910017,9951,3100
Sample-84,29010,81008,79017951,2100
Sample-93,710011,5958,810017,8951,495
Sample-103,910010110910019901100
Averages3,599,010,9102,58518,097,01,398,0
Basic Time= Avg Time × Avg Rating 1003,511,28,317,41,2
Total Basic Time41,7
Relaxation Allowance (%4)1,67
Unavoidable Delays (%7)2,92
STANDARD TIME (sec)46,2

The faults and effects

FAULTEXPLANATIONEFFECT
1.Size differenceA difference in the size of the piecesRepetition of the spreading-cutting processes
2.BarcodeThe attached barcode does not belong to the product.The delivery of the product to a different warehouse
3.Fabric FaultDefects on the fabric affect the quality of the productDisassemble process, repetition of the spreading-cutting processes
4.ButtonBroken, incorrect, unsewn or improper positioning of the buttonsDisassemble process or re-sewing, productivity loss
5.LabelIncorrect, defected or incorrect positioningDisassemble process and re-sewing, productivity loss
6.NeedleUnsuitable needle for the fabric or the yarnDamage to the product, re-cutting and re-sewing processes, fabric waste, cost increase
7.Button holeUnsuitable position, number or typeDamage to the product, re-cutting and re-sewing processes, fabric waste, cost increase
8.YarnYarn knitting, knotting or fringingLoss of productivity and quality
9.Seam FaultSeam faults, such as skipping or disassemblingRe-sewing, loss of productivity and time
10.StainColour changes occurred on the product due to various reasonsLoss of productivity and time
11.Cuff formPosition, sewing, ironing or size-related defectsLabour, time and productivity loss
12.PositionNot settling the product pieces at specified lines or levelsLabour, time and productivity loss
13.Colour differenceColour mismatch between product partsProductivity loss, re-cutting and re-sewing processes, fabric waste, cost increase
14.DisassemblyStitch defect between parts, button, buttonhole and hemlineLabour, time and productivity loss
15.Fibre fliesAdhesion of fly fibers on the productsProductivity loss
16.Interlining resin traces on fabric surfaceNon-sticking or -tracing the interlining resin on the fabric surfaceLabour, time and productivity loss
17.Collar tip formWrong positioning of the collar and visible seam allowanceProductivity loss

Faults and their frequency

FaultFault quantityFault percentage (%)Cumulative percentage (%)
1.Collar Tip form245028,2128,21
2.Stain217825,0853,29
3.Cuff Form112812,9966,28
4.Button87010,0276,30
5.Seam Fault4685,3981,69
6.Needle2482,8684,55
7.Color Difference2312,6687,21
8.Position2062,3789,58
9.Interlining Resin1772,0491,62
10.Fiber Flies1521,7593,37
11.Button Hole1131,3094,67
12.Yarn1031,1995,86
13.Size Difference1001,1597,01
14.Fabric Fault891,0298,03
15.Label871,0099,03
16.Barcode450,5299,55
17.Disassembly400,46100

Comparison of the techniques

Std time-cutting process (sec)Total std time (sec)Price ($)
Manually14,065,2-
Developed Apparatus8,346,284
Automat7,924,62050

Records obtained by manual processes

Collar Forming Records
Manually
Taking a piece - putting under the needleSewingCutting (the seam allowance)Turn inside out - Forming the edges (manually) (2 Edges)Putting the piece away - taking another one
SecRSecRSecRSecRSecR
Sample-13,810010,21001310530,4951100
Sample-24,2951195159031901100
Sample-359510,610014,510029,4100290
Sample-43,6610010,810013,4100291002,590
Sample-53105129013,910030100290
Sample-63,710010,71001410030,795290
Sample-72,9110111001410029,81001100
Sample-83,51001110013,610530951100
Sample-93,710010,2100159032901100
Sample-103,1100109514,810529,11001100
Averages3,7100,510,898,014130,196,51,596,0
Basic Time= Avg Time × Avg Rating 1003,710,514,029,11,4
Total Basic Time58,7
Relaxation Allowance (%4)2,35
Unavoidable Delays (%7)4,11
STANDARD TIME (sec)65,2
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ftee-2022-0005 | Journal eISSN: 2300-7354 | Journal ISSN: 1230-3666
Language: English
Page range: 35 - 46
Published on: Jun 8, 2022
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: Volume open

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